Cafe at the Whoop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Cafe at the Whoop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Whoop Hall Inn, The Meadows, Cowan Bridge, LA6 2HP
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Cafe at the Whoop among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ← Cafe at the Whoop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cafe at the Whoop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe at the Whoop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodclose Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| St Peter's CE Primary School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Milking Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Waterlily Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Cafe at the Whoop
What is Cafe at the Whoop's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at the Whoop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Cafe at the Whoop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe at the Whoop last inspected?
Cafe at the Whoop was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe at the Whoop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe at the Whoop compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at the Whoop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Cafe at the Whoop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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